May 30, 2006
Mayor Broadway announces that the Governor has Awarded a Transit Grant
to Decatur County for the Decatur County Senior
Center
Governor Phil Bredesen and the Tennessee
Department of Transportation (TDOT) recently released a three-year
(2007-2009) Multi-modal Work Program for the state of Tennessee. The
program includes various transportation projects and programs, including
transit initiatives.
"Through TDOT’s long range planning process, we have worked strategically
to develop a needs-based project list. The projects and grants that are
being awarded reflect the variety of transportation modes necessary to
accommodate the growing demands being put on our transportation system in
Tennessee,” said Governor Bredesen.
The state will award the Decatur County Senior Center a grant in the
amount of $30,413 to assist with that program.
The Decatur County Senior Center is a private, non-profit organization
that provides transportation services for the elderly and for persons with
disabilities.
“This is an extremely worthwhile investment for the state to make,” said
Bredesen. “These grants help ensure that many people with limited mobility
in our state have transportation to such places as medical centers,
educational outlets and adult care facilities. I’m pleased the state is
able to provide this assistance to the Decatur County Senior Center.”
“The grant will be used to purchase a mini-bus for the program,” reported
Mayor Broadway.
“This kind of program makes a significant difference in the daily lives of
the people it serves,” added Representative Randy Rinks.
“This is exactly the kind of grant investment I hope the state can
continue to make,” continued Representative Steve McDaniel.
“This grant program provides federal funding which is administered by
TDOT’s Office of Public Transportation to enhance transportation services
for the elderly and handicapped,” explained TDOT Commissioner Gerald
Nicely. “The program provides 90% of the funding through a mix of federal
and state monies and the recipient not-for-profit organization is
responsible for the remaining 10% match.”
Vehicles purchased through this program are used primarily for the
transportation of elderly and handicapped persons, but they can also be
used for other assistance programs, such as “Meals on Wheels.” The total
amount being awarded to 27 transportation services in this grant cycle is
$1,480,449.
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